Disaster Relief Program Application Deadline Moved To September
The USDA extended its Supplemental Disaster Relief Program deadline to September 30. Over $16 million is on the table for producers with qualifying losses from 2023 and 2024 crop years.
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Wyden’s Wildfire Tax Proposal Stalls In The Senate
A federal tax break for wildfire and disaster victims passed the House but got stuck in the Senate, and Oregon's Ron Wyden isn't letting it go quietly.
North Central Washington Country Designated Natural Disaster
Freeze and frost damage across Okanogan County triggered a federal disaster designation, opening the door to FSA emergency loans for local farmers. Neighboring counties including Chelan and Whatcom are also included. Apply by March 31st.
AFBF Highlights New Relief Program Available For Farmers
The USDA is opening the signup period for the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program for farmers and ranchers.
USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Oregon Producers
Farm operations in Oregon have been significantly impacted by recent wildfires. To help, the NRCS-Oregon technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover from these wildfire events.
A total of $2 million of FY24 funds have newly been made available to support producers in wildfire recovery. Producer...
11 WA Counties, Others, Will Get Cherry Disaster Relief
warmer than expected weather compressed the harvest season, resulting in a lot of fruit being left on trees.
USDA Announces Additional Emergency Relief for Producers
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announced last week his agency is planning for additional emergency relief and pandemic assistance. USDA will soon roll out phase two of the Emergency Relief Program as well as the new Pandemic Assistance Revenue Program. Th...
Ag Retailers Association Raise Disaster Relief Concerns
The Ag Retailers Association is expressing concerns regarding the potential lack of planting, and its impact on retailers. The supplemental disaster relief passed by Congress may have “unintended consequences” in harming retailers, the association explained in a letter to Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue. The associatio...
AFBF Applauds Congress Passage Of Disaster Aid
On Monday the House passed a $19 billion disaster aid package, sending the legislation to President Trump for his signature. RJ Karney, American Farm Bureau Federation congressional relations director, said this assistance is sorely needed by farmers and ranchers across the country.
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Perdue Pleased With Disaster Relief
On Monday, the House of Representatives passed the Congressional Disaster Relief Package, which means $19 billion will be available for producers impacted by floods, hurricanes, wildfires and other disasters. Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue was pleased with the passage.
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